Lina Wang, Salsabila I. Syalianda, Michael K. Lim, Sungho Park
언어
영어(ENG)
URL
https://www.earticle.net/Article/A485777
원문정보
초록
영어
Problem definition: Food waste remains a significant operational challenge in grocery retail, and the rise of online grocery platforms introduces new dynamics to this issue. In this study, we examine the drivers of food waste on a large farm-to-table platform in Indonesia that operates both business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) channels. Methodology/results: We collaborate with Sayurbox and analyze detailed inbound procurement order- product level data and outbound customer order data across its two channels. Using a two-part empirical model, we estimate the probability and volume of food waste as a result of demand scale, supply structure, and platform profit policy. We find that a larger customer base reduces waste, particularly in the B2C channel. A larger supply base and higher markup percentages lead to higher waste. Direct farm sourcing reduces waste in B2B, but its benefits are muted in B2C, likely due to greater distance from agricultural production zones and associated logistical frictions. Counterfactual analyses suggest that supply-side adjustments could reduce total waste by up to 16%. Managerial Implications: Our findings underscore the operational value of demand aggregation, the risks of supplier overexpansion, and the need to balance markup strategies and sourcing modes to reduce waste across different fulfillment channels.
키워드
FoodWasteOnline Grocery PlatformsSupply Chain OperationsB2B vs B2CSourcing Strategy
저자
Lina Wang [ Smeal College of Business, The Pennsylvania State University ]
Salsabila I. Syalianda [ SNU Business School, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea ]
Michael K. Lim [ 임재현 | SNU Business School, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea ]
Sungho Park [ 박성호 | SNU Business School, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea ]